Archives for September 30, 2007

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Jobs go as Raisio plugs cash gap

By  Alex McNally

Raisio has announced a round of job losses in a bid to boost profits in the wake of this summer's financial results, which saw a shortfall in its ingredients arm by nearly €4m.

Carrier system to make omega-3 less fishy

By  Alex McNally

A German company has developed a carrier system which is aimed at improving the absorption of fat soluble nutrients as well as providing a time release capacity.

Apples and onions may slash pancreatic cancer risk

By  Stephen Daniells

A diet rich in flavonols from foods such as onions, apples and berries may cut the risk of developing pancreatic cancer by about 25 per cent, a multi-ethnic study has reported.

Vitasoy promotes the bean for breast health

By  Clarisse Douaud

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness month and Vitasoy is trying to undo what it says is a misperception regarding soy and breast cancer.